Chainsmoking
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F#m
It's getting harder to breathe
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Can't be good for my sanity
C#7
Can't be good for my lungs
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Chainsmoking your love
E/B
Chainsmoking your love
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
I know my lease is up and the bailiff's at the door
E/B F#m
And still I'm hanging on to the life we had before
Bm7
I know this cold love won't lead me to the Lord
E/B F#m
Although I'm black and blue, I'm begging you for more
It's getting harder to breathe
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Can't be good for my sanity
C#7
Can't be good for my lungs
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Chainsmoking your love
E/B
Chainsmoking your love
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
We watched the water rise, unhindered by the shore
E/B F#m
Take me on top of the world and leave me on the floor
Bm7
You say we're meant to be but I'm seeing your honesty
E/B F#m
I'll be a casualty when morning comes, oh
( F#m Bm7 E/B F#m )
It's getting harder to breathe
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Can't be good for my sanity
C#7
Can't be good for my lungs
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
Bm7
Chainsmoking your love
E/B
Chainsmoking your love
F#m
Chainsmoking your love
How to play Chainsmoking
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.